Reviews, tips, and forums for travel backpacks

Find the perfect travel backpack for your big trip!

Whether you are vagabonding, backpacking, or traveling around the world on a gap year - your backpack becomes your companion as well as your home away from home.

Welcome to the brand new BuyTravelBackpacks.com! Read and submit travel backpack reviews from real travelers, discuss gear in the forums for travel backpacks, or just get tips about how to choose a backpack that will fit your needs.

The smartest choice for a travel backpack rather than a camping backpack is an internal frame pack. The pack should be a good fit for your build and not move or bounce around with every step.

Your backpack will be heavily abused, stepped on, rained on, and thrown off buses – make sure you choose a reliable brand and something that will survive!

If you are low on travel funds you can find used travel backpacks on Ebay, but if there is one piece of gear worth splurging on it is your backpack…your entire trip will depend on it.

This doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune. There are plenty of good deals on the internet and lots of people return home from long trips broke and sell their backpack for cash.

Tips for choosing your travel backpack

Your backpack should fit well – this means purchasing either a men’s or women’s correct sized frame.

Your pack should have very strong straps and zippers – both are the first to break down under stress.

The backpack should rest comfortably on your hips, taking the weight off of your shoulders.

Your travel backpack should still feel comfortable when loaded with up to 50 pounds / 25 Kilos.

Choose colors that do not bring a lot of attention to you and your bag!